My Korean American friends from Orange County, CA, and I pose on a staircase for a photo in December 2019. Many of my Korean American friends were raised with a blend of both American and Korean cultural traditions. Photo courtesy of Abigail KimSpending time with Korean natives made me realize how much my family held onto South Korean culture while living in the United States. … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Exploring the Relationship Between My American and South Korean Heritage
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Fresh Faces: Alpha Omega Member Eager to Travel After Living in Hawai’i
First-year Kala'i Kiaaina stays warm after playing in the snow on a trip to Mammoth Lakes, CA, in December 2018. Kiaaina said Mammoth has become one of her family's favorite places to visit because it is so different from Hawai'i. Photos courtesy of Kala'i Kiaaina First-year Kala'i Kiaaina is a Sports Medicine major originally from Hawai'i, but she moved to Torrance, CA … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Alpha Omega Member Eager to Travel After Living in Hawai’i
Future Psychiatrist Hopes to Use Interpersonal Skills to Help Others
Psychology major DJ Djobaih smiles on a field trip at the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco in February. She said she wants to work as a child psychiatrist because she believes child development is critical.Photos courtesy of DJ DjobaihFirst-year DJ Djobaih is a Psychology major from Elk Grove, CA. Since her childhood, she said she has always dreamed of helping others and … [Read more...] about Future Psychiatrist Hopes to Use Interpersonal Skills to Help Others
Fresh Faces: First-year Pursues Medicine in Hopes of Healing Others
First-year Melanie Tadros snorkels in the Red Sea in June 2019. Tadros also swam in the Mediterranean Ocean during her stay in Egypt.Photos courtesy of Melanie TadrosFirst-year Melanie Tadros, from Northridge, CA, is an avid singer and a "Grey's Anatomy" fan who dreams of becoming a doctor. Tadros said her high school chemistry class combined with the American medical drama … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Pursues Medicine in Hopes of Healing Others
Abroad in South Korea: Sharing a Space With a Language Barrier
Art by Leah BaePhotos by Claire LeeBefore I booked my share house, a living space shared by a group of people, I thought about both the challenge of having a language barrier and the opportunity to learn from Korean natives. My experience living in this share house has been more opportunistic than challenging, and it has provided me with more than a place to live and cultural … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Sharing a Space With a Language Barrier